what to look for when purchasing a camaro
11-16-2002, 07:49 PM
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I have the 3.8 and am happy, I dont race it or ask too much of it and I do drive it hard every once and a while, it hasnt caused any problems yet.
I am sure the 3.4's are good as long as they have been taken care of (which is important for every used car)
I am sure the 3.4's are good as long as they have been taken care of (which is important for every used car)
11-16-2002, 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by nikkev
Hehehe,we have another member who's so "small" that he has to worry about other cars beating him
You shouldn't be racing on the street anyway 
Anyway,the 3.4 is a great motor based on the old 2.8 V6 and it's been proven to last many many miles with the proper care.The 3.8 is also good but not as tried and tested.There are some 2.8's with over 200k on the clock and still running strong.One day we'll see if the 3.8's can do that,but until then......Good luck in your search.
Kevin
Hehehe,we have another member who's so "small" that he has to worry about other cars beating him
You shouldn't be racing on the street anyway Anyway,the 3.4 is a great motor based on the old 2.8 V6 and it's been proven to last many many miles with the proper care.The 3.8 is also good but not as tried and tested.There are some 2.8's with over 200k on the clock and still running strong.One day we'll see if the 3.8's can do that,but until then......Good luck in your search.Kevin
11-16-2002, 10:03 PM
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look for a v8
the Lt1 is pretty much bullet proof unless you mod it or dont change fluids on time... and the thermo, change that too
occasionaly people overheat, usually modded and aftermaket waterpumps though. with an OEM pump your pretty much fine...
LT1 is damn close to bullet proof..
the opticrapper sucks but if you get a 95+ its not really a big deal
the Lt1 is pretty much bullet proof unless you mod it or dont change fluids on time... and the thermo, change that too
occasionaly people overheat, usually modded and aftermaket waterpumps though. with an OEM pump your pretty much fine...
LT1 is damn close to bullet proof..
the opticrapper sucks but if you get a 95+ its not really a big deal
11-16-2002, 10:14 PM
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Originally posted by cobra2550
gee if a LT1 is a bullet proof then any engine is
gee if a LT1 is a bullet proof then any engine is
if you want to go fast or win races dont even bother with a v6
the LT1 can barely hold its own...
IMHO even a stock Lt1 isn't really all that raceworthy on the street...
11-17-2002, 03:46 PM
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Originally posted by bluecmaro96
your just upset that you made the mistake of owning a 3.4 and as i recall all you did was cry and whine about how slow it was, hipocrit
your just upset that you made the mistake of owning a 3.4 and as i recall all you did was cry and whine about how slow it was, hipocrit
Kevin
11-17-2002, 04:01 PM
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fwiw a v6 camaro runs 16s
get a maxima
more reliable and faster and more comfy
and more room
everyone i know that bought a v6 camaro thought it would be fast and regretted it. one sold it and said I need a v8 anfter driving my stock Z28... bought a v8 later (91 vette)
get a maxima
more reliable and faster and more comfy
and more room
everyone i know that bought a v6 camaro thought it would be fast and regretted it. one sold it and said I need a v8 anfter driving my stock Z28... bought a v8 later (91 vette)
11-17-2002, 09:44 PM
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Originally posted by treyZ28
1-get a maxima
2-more reliable
3-faster,more comfy,and more room
4-everyone i know that bought a v6 camaro thought it would be fast and regretted it. one sold it and said I need a v8 anfter driving my stock Z28... bought a v8 later (91 vette)
1-get a maxima
2-more reliable
3-faster,more comfy,and more room
4-everyone i know that bought a v6 camaro thought it would be fast and regretted it. one sold it and said I need a v8 anfter driving my stock Z28... bought a v8 later (91 vette)
2-Not true,common misconception that Nissans are more reliable.It all depends on how the car was treated.
3-See my explanation for #1
4-She's coming from a 3rd gen Firebird,a 3.4 will be FASTER than she's used to
Just my .02 on the issue!
Kevin
11-17-2002, 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by treyZ28
fwiw a v6 camaro runs 16s
get a maxima
more reliable and faster and more comfy
and more room
everyone i know that bought a v6 camaro thought it would be fast and regretted it. one sold it and said I need a v8 anfter driving my stock Z28... bought a v8 later (91 vette)
fwiw a v6 camaro runs 16s
get a maxima
more reliable and faster and more comfy
and more room
everyone i know that bought a v6 camaro thought it would be fast and regretted it. one sold it and said I need a v8 anfter driving my stock Z28... bought a v8 later (91 vette)
hmmm I'll race you in my 3000 VR4 with some mods and lets see who wins,and it's not a V8
11-17-2002, 11:33 PM
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Originally posted by cobra2550
hmmm I'll race you in my 3000 VR4 with some mods and lets see who wins,and it's not a V8
hmmm I'll race you in my 3000 VR4 with some mods and lets see who wins,and it's not a V8
second
Lets rock
I've got plenty of nitrous to go around
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